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French Legion of Honor Medals

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French Legion of Honor Medals
1) First Empire Officers Legion of Honour, ( 5th type 1809-1814) The center of the white enamel star, surrounded by a green enamel oak and laurel wreath, on one side, the head of the Emperor, with this legend: 'Napoléon, Emp. des Français' (Napoleon Emperor of the French) and, on the other, the French eagle holding a thunder bolt, with this legend: 'Honneur et Patrie' (Honour and Fatherland). Topped with crown with enamel jewels. Some minor enamel damage on both sides, red ribbon is a later replacement, and has a gallic Rooster device with "Liberie" in oval. We could not find any reference to this. 2) 11th type 1870-1946. This one is probably circa WW2. Five-armed “Maltese cross” in gilt (made in silver for chevalier) enameled white, with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath between the arms. The obverse of the Legion of Honour medal central disc is in gilt, featuring the head of Marianne, surrounded by the legend République Française 1870 on a blue enamel ring. The reverse central disc is also in gilt, with a set of crossed tricolores, surrounded by the Légion’s motto Honneur et Patrie (Honour and Fatherland) and its foundation date on a blue enamel ring. The badge is suspended by an green enameled laurel and oak wreath. Very good condition.